Werner Klemperer
Biography
Werner Klemperer was an accomplished American actor renowned for his portrayal of Colonel Wilhelm Klink on the CBS sitcom Hogan's Heroes. His performance in this role earned him critical acclaim, culminating in two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, which he received in 1968 and 1969. Klemperer's unique comedic timing and charm made him a standout member of the show's ensemble cast, and he became widely recognized for his work in this iconic series.
Filmography
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Youngblood Hawke
1964
Death of a Scoundrel
1956
Escape from East Berlin
1962 • Walter Brunner
Kiss Them for Me
1957 • Lt. Walter Wallace
The High Cost of Loving
1958 • Joseph Jessup
The Goddess
1958
5 Steps to Danger
1956 • Dr. Frederick Simmons
Operation Eichmann
1961 • Adolf Eichmann
Houseboat
1958 • Harold Messner
Judgment at Nuremberg
1961 • Emil Hahn
The Wicked Dreams of Paula Schultz
1968 • Klaus
Flight to Hong Kong
1956 • Bendesh